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Two Notable Tar Heels Snubbed From 2026 MLB Draft
The North Carolina Tar Heels had a very successful MLB Draft. However, some of their most notable talents were not selected. In total, six Tar Heels from last season’s team — Ryan Lynch, Jason DeCaro, Jake Schaffner, Owen Hull, Matthew Matthijs, and Macon Winslow — were chosen in the draft.
Ranking UNC's Top 10 Games of Last Season: No. 10
It’s important that the Tar Heels keep their eyes on the future and really begin to focus on the season in front of them. While Michael Malone has the team fully focused on the task at hand, there’s no stopping fans from looking back at some of the biggest moments last year.
Former Tar Heel Regarded as College Football All-Time Great
Right now, there is a bit of a lull as we await the North Carolina Tar Heels' training camp kick-off next month ahead of a monumental season in Chapel Hill.
College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 14
One UNC Football Assistant Who Proves Critical to 2026 Turnaround
The North Carolina Tar Heels will be one of the most studied football programs this fall as head coach Bill Belichick faces pressure to mount a turnaround in his second season in Chapel Hill.
More Tar Heels Hear Names Called on MLB Draft Day Two
The North Carolina Tar Heels saw a lot of success in Day 1 of the MLB Draft, and UNC continued to dominate the later rounds of the draft. Last year, the Tar Heels featured a loaded roster both offensively and on the pitching staff that helped carry them to one of their best seasons as a program.
College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 13
4 UNC Football Unknowns Who Could Become Standouts
Head coach Bill Belichick is searching for playmakers on both sides of the ball in 2026 as the North Carolina Tar Heels look to stage a turnaround in the ACC this fall.
Several UNC Tar Heels Chosen on Day 1 of MLB Draft
A handful of North Carolina Tar Heels heard their names called on Day 1 of the MLB Draft, reflecting the success that the program enjoyed this past season. North Carolina advanced all the way to the College World Series Finals this year, where they would fall just short of their first national title in program history, losing to Oklahoma.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / July 12
Ranking North Carolina’s Top Position Groups Heading into Training Camp
With last season in the rear-view mirror and the start of training camp quickly approaching, the North Carolina Tar Heels' coaching staff and players are prepping for a pivotal 2026-27 college football season.
College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 12
3 Most Important Games on UNC’s 2026 Schedule
Heading into the second and potentially final season of the Bill Belichick era in Chapel Hill, the North Carolina Tar Heels need to produce as many wins as possible if the program wants to avoid making a coaching change after 2026.
Top UNC Baseball Draft Prospects Positioned for Early Selection
The MLB Draft is getting closer and closer. After a very strong season from the North Carolina Tar Heels that saw them finish as the runner-ups in the
3 Defensive Statistics UNC Must Improve This Season
Defense often separates good teams from average ones in this era of college basketball. If North Carolina wants to take the next step for the upcoming
North Carolina Football 2026 Top 30 Countdown: No. 14
In Bill Belichick's first year in Chapel Hill as the North Carolina Tar Heels' head coach, it's safe to say that things did not go according to plan. The 74-year-old head coach took one year off from coaching after "mutually parting ways" with the New England Patriots in 2023.
North Carolina Football 2026 Top 30 Countdown: No. 15
The North Carolina Tar Heels completely rebuilt their roster this offseason, with over 40 incoming players entering the program via the transfer portal and recruiting class.
Bill Belichick News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 11
One Underrated Late-Season Matchup For UNC Football To Watch
Head coach Bill Belichick faces a tall order this season as he looks to erase the 2025 season from memory and start fresh for his second season with the North Carolina Tar Heels football program.
Why UNC Football's Ceiling Feels Mediocre at Best
The North Carolina Tar Heels were an embarrassment last season in Bill Belichick's first year as the head coach. In 2025, the Tar Heels went 4-8 and finished among the bottom five teams in the ACC.
4 UNC Football Transfers Who Could Become Superstars
Bill Belichick has historically had an eye for talent in the NFL, regardless of his drafting history. He hopes to find some gems in his second season as
Mike Malone News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 9
One Mistake UNC Fans Can't Make in Malone's First Season
North Carolina will always enter the college basketball season with some of the highest expectations out of any program in Division I. This upcoming season is no exception.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / July 8
Tom Brady shares final verdict on Bill Belichick debate
Debates about whether Brady or Belichick was more "responsible" for the success the Patriots enjoyed during their dynastic run over the first two decades of the 2000s have been ongoing for several years now.
Top UNC Target CJ Rosser Projects to Stud NBA Scorers
One of the top prospects in the country has long been a target of the North Carolina Tar Heels, and he has been drawing strong NBA comparisons. CJ Rosser has been gaining steam as one of the top high school recruits in the country.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / July 7
Sean Payton reportedly had wild Bill Belichick plan for Broncos in 2024
It turns out Payton wanted to do Belichick a solid shortly after New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Belichick publicly confirmed on Jan. 11, 2024, that they had "mutually" agreed to part ways.
North Carolina: Infielders Jake Schaffner & Cooper Nicholson’s Return to the Midwest
OMAHA, NE– The North Carolina Tar Heels are playing for their first National Championship in 19 years, and while much of their roster is homegrown, their lineup features six first-year transfers. Despite being an elite East Coast school, Carolina’s order boasts not one but two Midwestern players, Jake Schaffner and Cooper Nicholson.
College Baseball News / Action Network / June 19
College World Series Picks, Predictions: Expert Best Bet for Oklahoma vs North Carolina
And then there were two. The North Carolina Tar Heels battle the Oklahoma Sooners in a best-of-three series in the College World Series finals. By Monday, we’ll have a new champion of college baseball.
College Baseball News / Just Baseball / June 16
Ryan Lynch: North Carolina’s Unsung Hero in CWS Win Over West Virginia
OMAHA, NE — Omaha is a place where legends are made. It’s also the land of unsung heroes like North Carolina starter Ryan Lynch, who grinded through the first 4.2 innings of the Tar Heels’ 5-2 win over West Virginia on Sunday night.
Look Beyond the Numbers, North Carolina’s Offense is Elite
The North Carolina Tar Heels outlasted the Ole Miss Rebels in the 2026 College World Series opener, 6-2. While the ‘Carolina Arm Barn’ continued to deliver quality pitching, it was UNC’s underrated offense that ultimately stole the show against an elite arm.
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